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A previous column questioned the future viability of the International Green Construction Code. Prior to the International Code Council Annual Business Meeting in September, the ICC and the U.S. Green Building Council announced that a joint agreement had been reached by those two organizations, along with the Illuminating Engineering Society and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

One year comes to a close and opportunities arise for the next. Many use New Year’s resolutions to set personal or business goals for the next year. Perhaps now is also the time for some legal risk management resolutions to help lay a foundation for a prosperous new year. And while not a complete list of all legal needs, some friendly reminders accompanying a positive industry outlook never hurt...

A growing labor shortage has been a top concern of companies across the glass industry. Respondents to the Glass Magazine Top 50 Glaziers survey said finding labor was their biggest challenge, and 65 percent of Glass Magazine’s Top Metal Companies said recruiting/retaining employees has been a challenge. This Trends & Analysis report looks at labor demands and current shortages among three...

Heat-treated flat glass is generally classified as being either heat-strengthened or fully tempered, the latter category being referred to as “toughened glass” in European Standards. While the manufacturing process and equipment for producing both types of glasses are essentially the same with differences only in the quenching rate, the properties used to differentiate the two types have to do...

Following best practices while loading and unloading, maintaining racks and wearing necessary PPE will minimize breakage and potential injury. Pictured is the Schodorf Model L-60 all-aluminum glass rack for one-ton cab and chassis trucks.Cutting corners when transporting glass from the shop to the job site can be costly. Glass breakage hits the bottom line, and accidents can cause injuries, lost...

glasstec 2014 hosted 43,000 trade visitors and 1,217 exhibitors representing all segments of the glass industry. Exhibitors displayed new technologies, innovations and products, presenting the glass industry’s latest trends. Photo by Messe Düsseldorf/Tillmann Things are looking up for the worldwide glass industry, as an optimistic outlook and overall mood permeated the show floor during glasstec...

The basics: The project design for the addition to the Ottawa Convention Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada required a glass facade with increased durability, energy control, and a sweeping view of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site and Parliament Hill. Its new 100-foot rounded all-glass façade matches the modern and environmentally friendly setting.The players: Architect, Brisbin Brook...

The basics: Northwestern University’s Engineering Life Sciences infill sits five stories up, bridging two wings of the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. In implementing the infill design, Flad Architects faced the challenge of ensuring adequate, balanced light in the space, given the adjacent, existing building wings. This was particularly important in the nuclear magnetic...

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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...

A look at the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products, broken down by sales volume, number of locations and product offering.

Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...

In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...